REM TUTOR3.SCR Ver. 2.01 - Power Chords Debut (c) tutorial script part 3.

REM TWINKLE4.POP - contains the full 12 bars of the song with chords and a
REM funky drum rhythm. The necessary bass parts are in the Bass Part Palette.

MINIMIZE INSTRUMENT
MINIMIZE SONG
MINIMIZE RHYTHMEDIT
MINIMIZE PALETTE
MINIMIZE CRPALETTE
MINIMIZE DRPALETTE
MINIMIZE MELPALETTE
MINIMIZE BPPALETTE
MINIMIZE CONPALETTE
MINIMIZE TEMPO
MINIMIZE STAFF
MINIMIZE KEYBOARD
MINIMIZE IMPORT

LOAD SONG TWINKLE4.POP
RESTORE DISPLAY 25, 10, 50, 50

Display "Welcome to Part 3 of the Power Chords Debut Tutorial. To stop the
tutorial at any time select 'Stop Playing' from the Script menu above."

Display "If you haven't yet configured Power Chords Debut please do so before 
continuing. For information on configuring Power Chords Debut, refer to the
Power Chords Debut Help file, accessible through the 'Help' menu option above.
If you wish to continue with the demo, click on the 'GO' button."

Display "This tutorial will build on the skills learned in Parts 1
and 2 with the creation and editing of Melodies and Bass Parts
including importing from standard MIDI files as you expand your cover
of the classic rocker 'Twinkle Twinkle'."

RESTORE DISPLAY 60, 0, 40, 40
RESTORE SONG 0, 0, 60, 80

Display "So far, you have created the basics of Twinkle Twinkle with
Chords, Chord Rhythms, and a Drum Rhythm. Play it now if you wish by
clicking on the 'Play' button in the Song window."

Display "Now you are going to add a Melody and a Bass Part to complete
it."

Display "Hide the Song Window and click on the Rhythm Editor button in
the button bar."

MINIMIZE SONG
RESTORE RHYTHMEDIT 0, 0, 60, 80
RESTORE DISPLAY 60, 0, 40, 50

Display "Switch the Rhythm Editor to Melody mode by clicking on the small
button with 3 notes on it. It is the top left button in the group of four
buttons halfway down the right hand side of the Rhythm Editor. When you have
it correct the title of the window will say 'Rhythm Editor: Melody'."

RESTORE RHYTHMEDIT 0, 0, 60, 60

Display "The horizontal rows of the grid are now labeled with
chromatic note names. Click on various rows with the right mouse
button to sound the notes."

Display "Let's explore a different part of the Rhythm Editor. The next
step is to create two different melody phrases - one for the first 4 bars,
and one to use in the middle 4 bars."

Display "Careful analysis of the melody of 'Twinkle Twinkle' reveals
the following: The melody in the first four bars is identical to the
melody in the last four bars. (So are the 'powerful yet cloying'
lyrics)."

Display "Also, the melody in the middle four bars is the same two bar
phrase, repeated. That is, bars 5 and 6 are identical to bars 7 and
8."

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Display "Click on the red checkmark button on the Rhythm Editor Window. Set
the Number of Bars to 4. From the Edit Rhythm dialog you can also change the
MIDI channel used and the patch. You can audition the MIDI channel and patch
combination by using the right mouse button. Click 'OK' on the dialog box 
when done."

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Display "The Edit Rhythm dialog also has scrollbars to control the highest and
lowest notes displayed. You can use these to specify the range of notes you
want the Rhythm Editor grid to display."

Display "A note about MIDI channels. You should decide on a strategy for
assigning MIDI channels to your Power Chords Debut parts. Since General MIDI
uses channel 10 for drums, we suggest you reserve channels 1 through 7 for
melodies. Put bass parts on 8 and chord parts on 9. It's easier if you always
use the same assignments."

Display "The Rhythm Editor should now be displaying a pattern 4 bars
long. Click with the right mouse button on the grid. The patch
selected in the New Rhythm Dialog is now being used."

Display "By manipulating the note resolution via the resolution
scrollbar, you can enter any note length from a quarter note, down to
1/96 of a quarter note. But how about notes longer than a quarter note?"

Display "Press one of the shift keys on the computer keyboard and hold it
down. Now click on a box in the note grid, and while holding shift
key and the mouse button down, drag the mouse to the right. As you
drag the note is elongated."

Display "Try creating several of these longer notes, and then playing your
melody by clicking on the 'Play' button."

Display "Click on the 'GO' button when your melody is complete."

Display "Now you'll copy the melody to the Melody Palette. Click on the
Melody Palette button to restore the Melody Palette window."

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Display "Now click on the Rhythm Editor's export button, hold the
mouse button down, and drag the Melody to the Melody Palette Window,
then release it. Enter a title for the Melody when prompted to."

Display "Click the right mouse button on the Melody in the Melody
Palette Window. It plays. You can wait until it is finished or click
on it again with the right mouse button to stop it playing."

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Display "Now to create the second melody. Clear the existing melody by
clicking on the 'clear' button. Then, Click on the red options button (check
mark) and change the length of the melody to 2 bars. Then click on the 'OK'
button of the Edit Rhythm dialog box."

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Display "You can also import the second melody phrase if you wish. Click on
the Import button on the button bar. Click on 'Melody Track 2' and drag the
part to the Rhythm Editor."

Display "This phrase will be used in the middle of the song. If you
wish to 'Zap' this phrase and try entering your own, you may do so
now. Click 'GO' when you are ready to proceed."

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Display "Copy the new 2 bar phrase to the Melody Palette. Give it a
title when prompted."

Display "You're done with the Rhythm Editor for now. Hide it and click on
the Song Window button."

MINIMIZE RHYTHMEDIT
RESTORE SONG 0, 0, 60, 80

Display "Now you have to move the melodies into place in the song. You
may have to access parts of the song that are not currently visible.
Use the scroll bar on the right side of the Song Window to move up
and down through the song so you can access the bar numbers required."

Display "Drag the 4 bar melody from the Melody Palette into bar 1 of
the song."

Display "Now drag the 2 bar melody from the Melody Palette into bar 5
of the song."

Display "Now drag the 2 bar melody from bar 5 into bar 7 of the
song."

Display "And finally, drag the 4 bar Melody from the Melody Palette
into bar 9 of the song. Click on the 'Play' button and check it
out!"

Display "The last thing you have to do is add some Bass Parts. All the
skills that apply to Melodies work in exactly the same way with Bass
Parts."

Display "You can change the MIDI channel, patch and note range values
when creating a new bass part. You can edit notes, and import from
MIDI files. And for both Melodies and Bass Parts, you can record
directly in from a MIDI instrument."

Display "To simplify things, we've already created the Bass Part
phrases you'll need. And we'll take this opportunity to show you
another part of Power Chords Debut that you haven't yet seen."

RESTORE SONG 0, 0, 60, 60 

Display "Hide the Melody Palette and click on the Bass Part Palette button
to show the Bass Parts Palette Window."

MINIMIZE MELPALETTE
RESTORE BPPALETTE 60, 50, 40, 30 
RESTORE SONG 0, 0, 60, 80

Display "Note the two Bass Parts already provided. You might want to
click with the right mouse button on the Bass Parts to audition
them."

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Display "Double click on the 4 bar Bass Part. From here you can
change the MIDI channel, title, or edit the patch used. You can test
the changes with the right mouse button. Click 'OK' when done."

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Display "The only thing left is to put the Bass Parts into position. Like
the melodies, the 4 bar part goes in bar 1 and in bar 9. Move them into
place now."

Display "The 2 bar part goes in bars 5 and 7. When you have moved the Bass
Parts into position, click the 'Play' button and enjoy!"

Display "When the song is finished playing, try using the right mouse
button on the various music elements inside the song. They can all be
sounded or played in this way."

Display "You can double click on rhythms inside the song to edit their
titles. You can also edit the patches and MIDI channels of Melodies and
Bass Parts by double clicking on them."

Display "You can start a song from a particular bar by double
clicking the left mouse button on an empty area in a bar. 
Give that a try."

Display "There are a few other things about the Song Window that
you should be aware of."

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Display "Song Options are selected by clicking on the red button with the
checkmark on it. The Song Options dialog box allows you to control which
parts are displayed in and played from the Song window. All you have to
do is click on the appropriate boxes to turn things on and off. Click
'OK' on the dialog box."

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Display "As you saw, you can also change various other parameters, such
as the number of lead in bars, number of melodies displayed, compact
mode, etc."

Display "You may want to experiment with these options after the
tutorial, which is now complete."

MINIMIZE SONG
MINIMIZE BPPALETTE
RESTORE DISPLAY 25, 10, 50, 50

Display "We sincerely hope you will find Power Chords Debut a fun and
exciting tool to use. To fully explore Power Chords Debut, please feel free
to experiment, and consult the Help information for full details on all
Power Chords Debut has to offer."
